LUIS GUEVARA
ZION
Summary
Automotive repair professional prepared to contribute extensive knowledge in vehicle body restoration and refinishing. History of resolving complex body damage issues with precision, enhancing vehicle aesthetics and functionality. Enthusiastic team collaborator focused on delivering results and adapting to changing project needs. Proficient in using industry-standard tools and techniques, with keen eye for detail and quality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Body Technician
Crash Champions
09.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by performing various tasks such as painting, welding or fabricating custom parts when necessary.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
- Contributed to a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and properly handling hazardous materials.
Autobody Technician
Adams auto body
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Washed vehicles before repair to remove foreign material that could compromise repair process.
- Diagnosed faults and errors on vehicles and performed or recommended necessary repairs.
- Straightened bent parts, aligned parts and assemblies and applied body filler for minor or cosmetic repairs.
- Repaired dents, performed cosmetic repair and replaced badly damaged panels and components such as bumpers and fenders.
- Disassembled sections of cars with damaged panels and removed old paint.
- Inspected automotive repairs to match paint and maintain body appearance.
- Helped grind, paint, buff and polish auto body parts to bring cars back in line with manufacturer's quality standards.
Detailer Technician
wauconda car was & detail center
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Checked vehicles prior to service and immediately afterward to identify damages.
- Cleaned cars both externally and internally by hand or with use of automated equipment.
- Vacuumed interior, cleaned upholstery, rugs and other surfaces and added air fresheners to interior of vehicle.
- Applied wax to auto body and wiped and buffed surfaces with cloth or buffing machines to prevent oxidation.
- Served clients with on-site detailing services at businesses and homes.
- Identified issues affecting safety and brought up to shift supervisor for resolution.
- Scrubbed, scraped and sprayed equipment and vehicles to remove build-up.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Collision Repair
College of Lake County
Grayslake, ILSkills
- Vehicle inspections
- Damage repairs
- Fluent in Spanish
- Welding
- Strong leadership skills
- Teamwork
- Quality control
- Automotive refinishing
- Plastic repair techniques
- Glass installation
Certification
- certified I-car refinishing technician - 2021
- 2 day ultra 9k painter certified - 2019
- Certified automotive collision repair assistant (college of lake county) - 2019
- Certified automotive refinish technician (college of lake county) - 2020
- Certified automotive damage analysis (college of lake county) - 2021
Education and Training
true,other,Grayslake, IL
Contact
Zion, IL 60099
Timeline
Automotive Body Technician
Crash Champions
09.2023 - Current
Autobody Technician
Adams auto body
09.2019 - 05.2023
Detailer Technician
wauconda car was & detail center
05.2019 - 09.2019
- certified I-car refinishing technician - 2021
- 2 day ultra 9k painter certified - 2019
- Certified automotive collision repair assistant (college of lake county) - 2019
- Certified automotive refinish technician (college of lake county) - 2020
- Certified automotive damage analysis (college of lake county) - 2021
Collision Repair
College of Lake County
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